On July 21st, the 18th round of China's first division soccer league ushered in a fierce duel, with Shijiazhuang Kung Fu hosting the visiting Jiangxi Lushan team. The game not only tested the technical and tactical level of the two teams, but also sharpened the will of the players.
Soon after the start of the first half, Shijiazhuang Kung Fu Team showed the strength of playing at home. In the 10th minute, Wang Song took a precise corner kick from the right side of the field, and the ball flew to the penalty area in a wonderful arc. Teammate Song Zhiwei jumped up high in the crowd and hit a powerful header on the goal, which went into the net, and Shijiazhuang Kungfu Team broke the deadlock first and took a 1-0 lead. The goal instantly ignited the passion of the home fans, who cheered for the team's brilliant coordination and efficient offense.
However, Jiangxi Lushan didn't get discouraged as they quickly adjusted their tactics and stepped up the pressure on Shijiazhuang Kung Fu's backline. In the 25th minute, Fabio Fortes sent a precise pass from the side road, Willie got the ball outside the penalty area, slightly adjusted, and then shot a powerful long-distance shot straight to the corner of the goal, equalizing the score. Jiangxi Lushan's counterattack was very resolute and showed their good offensive strength.
At the end of the match, the players of both sides were less fit, but the pace of the game was still tight. Shijiazhuang Kung Fu Team, in order to consolidate their victory, intensified their pressing in the midfield and tried to take the initiative by controlling the pace of the game. In the 60th minute, Messi Pauli sent a penetrating direct ball near the midfield, Ayovi understood, quickly inserted into the formation of a single knife, facing the goalkeeper calmly pushed the goal, Shijiazhuang Kungfu Team again exceeded the score, 2-1 lead.
In the following match, although Jiangxi Lushan team fought back with all their might, Shijiazhuang Kungfu team's defense system was solid, and they managed to dissolve the opponent's attack one by one. In the end, with the referee's whistle, the match ended with Shijiazhuang Kungfu Team defeating Jiangxi Lushan Team by a score of 2-1, gaining three valuable points.
